Denver Broncos schedule of 2026 opponents
Here's a look at the Broncos' 2026 opponents ahead of the NFL's schedule release next month.
After winning the AFC West last fall, the Denver Broncos will face a first-place schedule during the 2026 NFL season. The league is expected to announce the finalized schedule in May ( perhaps on May 12 ), but we already know Denver's full list of 2026 opponents. In addition to playing their AFC West rivals, the Broncos will face the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and the same-place finisher from the AFC South at home in 2026.
On the road, Denver will face their division rivals plus the Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and the same-place finishers from the AFC North and NFC South. Denver's opponents from the AFC South, AFC North and NFC South will be the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers, respectively. Denver Broncos 2026 Opponents Kansas City Chiefs (home, away) Los Angeles Chargers (home, away) Las Vegas Raiders (home, away) Buffalo Bills (home) Miami Dolphins (home) Los Angeles Rams (home) Seattle Seahawks (home) Jacksonville Jaguars (home) Arizona Cardinals (away) New England Patriots (away) New York Jets (away) San Francisco 49ers (away) Pittsburgh Steelers (away) Carolina Panthers (away) After the Broncos were knocked out of the NFL playoffs by the Patriots in the AFC Championship game last season, the 2026 trip to New England appears to be a top candidate for a prime-time spotlight.
Denver's home game against Buffalo — a rematch of the divisional round — could also be a strong candidate for a nationally televised window this fall. Social : Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X ! Did you know : These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans .
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